Description
These Healthy Nut & Seed Energy Cookies are a nutritious and delicious snack made with rolled oats, almond flour, a variety of nuts and seeds, and natural sweeteners. Perfectly chewy with a hint of sweetness and optional dark chocolate chips, these gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian cookies provide a wholesome energy boost ideal for any time of the day.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup chopped almonds
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/3 cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons water (as needed)
Optional
- 2 tablespoons mini dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, almond flour, chopped almonds, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, ground flaxseed, and salt. Stir together to evenly distribute all ingredients.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, stir together natural peanut butter or almond butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract until you get a smooth, homogenous mixture.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with dry ingredients. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated. If the dough feels too dry and crumbly, add water one tablespoon at a time until the dough holds together when pressed.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the mini dark chocolate chips if using, ensuring even distribution without over-mixing.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop the dough into tablespoon-sized portions and use your hands to form small, thick cookies. Place the formed cookies on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly, and flatten each slightly with your fingers.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden. Baking time may vary slightly depending on your oven.
- Cool: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow cookies to cool on it for 5 minutes. Then transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- These cookies are naturally gluten-free when using certified gluten-free oats.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite nuts and seeds or add dried fruit for extra flavor and texture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For longer storage, freeze the cookies and thaw them as needed.
